You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers….
Member Questions
How much of my donation goes to the administration costs of 100 Men Who Care! Regina?
Absolutely zero! 100 Men Who Care! – Regina is organized and operated entirely by volunteers. 100% of the funds raised go directly from the member to the presenting charities.
What if I can’t attend a meeting?
If you cannot attend a quarterly meeting, you will be given an opportunity to vote electronically. You are still expected to donate $100 whether you attend the meeting or not.
Are my donations tax deductible?
Absolutely! Tax receipts are provided by the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation to the donating member.
How do I become a member?
If you would like to become a member please contact us through the online form.
I’m a new member: what should I expect at a meeting?
Expect to be greeted by a volunteer. There will be time for having a beverage and mingling with fellow members.
6:00 – 7:00 Registration and Networking
7:00 Meeting begins
Opening remarks
Announce the three Charity finalists
Each charity presents – 5 minutes each, no PowerPoint or collateral materials
Voting by ballot and tabulation. On-line votes included in the tabulation.
Update presentation from the previous recipient
Announce the winning recipient (by simple majority).
Members make their donation through the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation portal.
Announce the next meeting
8:00 Post meeting networking – cash bar
Can I just give you four post-dated $100 cheques?
Ideally no – because we want to see you at our meetings. But if you’re not a Regina resident, or you know you’re going to miss all the meetings, contact us and we’ll see if we can help.
Is membership limited to 100 men?
No, that would not be fair to the charities, would it? If we can make a BIG impact with 100 men, why not invite a friend and make an even BIGGER impact? Remember, we’re doing this for the charities and our community, not just for us.
Can I bring a friend to a quarterly meeting?
Yes and no. You see, we are always happy to welcome men who care! For us, giving a damn means making a commitment. What that means is your friend is free to come & check it out one time AND commit to donating $100 that evening. If they appreciate the powerful impact a large group can have and want to attend again, they simply need to become a member by filling in the Membership & Commitment Form. If once is enough, no problem! We appreciate their one-time $100 commitment.
Charity Questions
How are charities nominated?
There are two ways to nominate a charity:-
When a member joins or renews, they may nominate a charity.
Members have a second opportunity in the weeks prior to a quarterly meeting. The charity nomination form is sent by email only to members in good standing.
How are the three presenting charities chosen?
Members nominate charities on joining or renewal, and again in the weeks before each quarterly meeting. All those nominated charities go into a database, which are then verified for eligibility. The eligible charities are chosen randomly one week prior to our quarterly meeting. The three organizations are notified and invited to give a short five-minute presentation at the meeting. If a charity declines, or is unable to present, another charity is chosen from the database.
Can a charity nominate itself?
No, charities may only be nominated by a member. Our members are not just interested in nominating and donating – they want to learn about local causes. They may want to volunteer, sponsor or serve on a board or committee. They may even become a regular donor or benefactor. Our members and supporters will find out about your charity in our social media discussions and posts. So we invite eligible charities to visit our website, follow us on Twitter, and Like us on Facebook. By getting yourself known to our members, you will get yourself nominated. Then it’s down to the ‘luck of the draw’ which three will present on the night. Good luck.
